Research Article

Dissemination and Implementation Research Funded by the US National Institutes of Health, 2005–2012

Table 3

Theories or models utilized in the R01 abstracts.

Rank (fewest to most)Theory or modelFrequency (%)

1Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations + RE-AIM1 (2)
2Nonspecific reference to theory or model2 (4)
3Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations (alone or in combination with another theory or model)5 (11)
4RE-AIM (alone or in combination with another theory or model)7 (15)
5Specific theoretical framework or model:9 (20)
 Cooperation Extension System 1
 Community Readiness Model 1
 Quality Assurance Model 2
 Self-Regulation Theory of Health Behavior1
 Collaborative Depression Core Model 1
 Cognitive Behavioral Theory 1
 Advanced Recovery Theory 1
 Program Change Model1
6No theory or model22 (48)

Re-Aim: Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance.